Bill of Rights
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10 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Amendment I | Freedom of speech, religion and assembly |
| Amendment II | Right to bear arms and form a militia |
| Amendment III | You don't ever have to quarter soldiers |
| Amendment IV | Your property cannot be seized or searched without probable cause (i.e. suspicion) |
| Amendment V | Due Process: cannot be compelled to be a witness against oneself; life, liberty and property cannot be taken away without due process of law; cannot be tried for the same crime twice; private property cannot be seized for public use without compensation |
| Amendment VI | Rights of the accused: speedy and public trial, impartial jury, in the district where crime was committed, informed of accusation, can obtain witnesses in favor of accused, right to a lawyer. |
| Amendment VII | In civil criminal cases, you have the right to a jury of your peers (this does not apply in the military or in non-criminal matters) |
| Amendment VIII | No cruel and unusual punishment, no excessive bail or fines |
| Amendment IX | The US Government cannot limit your rights as established by the constitution and the Bill of Rights (some argue the Patriot Act violates the 9th Amendment) |
| Amendment X | Other rights will be determined by states and the "people" as the need arises |
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